Theory question 108
Faith, Works and ImpartialitySection C (Themes from Selected Epistles)
(a) Relate how James addressed the subject of prayer. (b) State two roles prayer can play in the life of a Christian.
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(a) If anyone lacks wisdom let him ask God (James 1:5).
Ask in faith with no doubting; the double-minded receive nothing (James 1:6-8).
You ask and do not receive because you ask wrongly, for your passions (James 4:2-3).
The suffering should pray; the cheerful sing praise (James 5:13).
The sick should call the elders to pray and anoint with oil; the prayer of faith will save them (James 5:14-15).
Confess sins to one another and pray for one another (James 5:16).
The prayer of a righteous man has great power; Elijah's prayers stopped and brought rain (James 5:16-18).
(b) Any two: fellowship with God; strength in trials; guidance and wisdom; forgiveness; healing; peace of mind.
Summarise James on prayer, then two roles.